Van Loon was the best player on the ice. Playing against players a lot older and that played in higher levels of hockey. He wasn't scared to mix it up to.
A lot of slashing, poking in the face off circle really got under Caledonia's skin. I think the next time Ancaster plays one of the top three teams they will be one of the top three teams.This is good for the Golden Horseshoe with the play of Ancaster. And the improve play of Welland, Thorold and Pelham.

I don't think any team has improved as much as Buffalo.
They haven't won yet, but their goals against is down from 11 last year to 6 this year.
They haven't had double digits scored against them so far as opposed to the frequent teens and 20's of last year.
And several games have been surprisingly close.